Monday, October 5, 2009

Since you asked....

The lady in the pic is an extraordinary person, and I felt honoured to meet her. Prof. Fatima Meer is one of South Africa's most respected intellectuals. She is also one of the last Gandhians left, and had played key role in SA's freedom struggle against apartheid. As you can see she is wheelchair bound and accompanied by a nurse. But her mind is as sharp and strong as ever. When she speaks, her voice booms across the room, and everyone listens in rapt attention. I so enjoyed my time with her. She was gracious enough to present a signed copy of her book to me, which I shall always cherish. I was fortunate to have met such a remarkable person. I hope you can see my face painting clearly. It was beautiful. I'm guessing it is done with rice paste, but it could be something else... *********************Here in Goa, the shooting schedule is chaotic and crazy. Last night, I wrapped up my last shot at 3 a.m. This was because of the rain that kept interrupting the shoot. What has impressed me the most is the competence and skill of our technicians. These lighting guys are geniuses when it comes to improvisation and thinking on ones feet. It is a pretty thankless job, besides being a really, really tiring one. God knows how they manage, with virtually no sleep and a lot of heavy stuff to lug around the beach. But the results are worth all the trouble. I wish I could reveal more at this stage. But my lips are sealed... Madhavan ( Maddy) and Dino Morea have arrived this evening to participate in one episode. I recall meeting Maddy on a Mumbai-London flight two years ago. He'd come across and introduced himself politely and I'd thought what a refreshing change he was from our loud and crude Bollywood brigade. Dino, of course, I have known since his days as a model in Bangalore. He too is well mannered at all times and surprisingly intelligent. There's something old world and adorably charming about movie stars from the South. Just ten days ago I met Karthik , again at the airport. Frankly, I hadn't heard of him... so when he came across to introduce himself, I must have looked a little blank. We got chatting and he told me about his role in Mani Ratnam's Ravana. What a sweet guy.... and so modest!The weather promises to behave itself tomorrow. If I can get a couple of hours off, I plan to visit Mangeshi Temple, where our family deity resides. It is one ritual I love to observe and I hope the Monsoon God is on my side when I undertake the trip. I have been clicking lots of pictures in Goa, and shall share once I get back to Mumbai. Meanwhile, my cue sheet tells me I have a make up call at 11pm and the shoot starts at 11 30. What's the bet we are running late and nothing will start till 1 a.m.????lse...

This is tweet from Dino Morea and it explains why you are there in Goa: Tweeple, goa was hot and sunny when I arrived, feels good to be here. Am here to judge 12 beautiful women for the Kingfisher calender, it's a tough job, guess someones got to do it.

The paint is not that bad. But odd. It is rather accentuating the unflattering aspects.Dino has given away your secret. Well, there is always some unethical pleasure knowing what is kept as a secret.When will Mallya come out of his calender fixation? When will he grow up?In Aladin promotional song, bigb somewhat resembles this baby(the lanky version).

About the pic its different and catchy(people will definetly want to give a second look)it suits your face not out of the world but different!This is the first time iam hearing about Fatima meer would like to know more.

***********************************Wow!fatima meer.. i love the elegence and style that our yesteryear activists have... aaj kal ka activists just know how to scream and start PMSing on streets.

the oldies goldies had such creative strategies and slogans.. of them gandhi was the best brand manager***********************************Shooting! i know it could get a little too crazy, and the reshoots and the "perfect shot" would leave the mighty mighty go tai tai phisss.

Thank Gaad, there are very few who respect the technicians who work hard on sets.And most often put up with naatak-nautanki of pseudo celebs.

***********************************Southies are smoothies. they are way way well behaved than our northindian brats, (yes in north there are exceptions to the rule, but in south its more like a rule )

I like your pic.. the onlly issue is Nurse looks extremely unhappy..may b complex or she is missing the face paint... now dino needs a kick in his bum innit ?? loldon't know much abt Fatima Meer... pls throw some light ...

Yes, what you've said about South Indian stars are absolutely correct.But Shobhaa, anyone would come & introduce oneself to you. You are such a scintillating personality. People may hate you. People may adore you. But nobody can ignore you. (Sorry for the cliche !)

Karthik was a very popular romantic hero back in late eighties and the 90s in Tamil films. He had the boyish/devilish charm of an early SRK and got his first break in Maniratnam's second film called Mouna Raagam (means a silent melody, that starred Revathy as well) It is a beautiful movie with the most emotions and lives of 3 people potrayed artistically. Please do watch the film with sub-titles, you will definitely enjoy it...please please please!

PS: I love your posts (and outfits too), have become a regular visitor the last few months!Shwetha (Calif)

I don't know why Prof. Fatima Meer reminds me of the veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas who gave President Bush so much grief she never got called upon again to ask him a question. When President Obama took office, she was somewhat mellow in her questions. But lately, she's turning "nasty" about Afghanistan... Maybe they'll shut her off again... Thanks for introducing "one of the last Gandhians."

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